The flight distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 18,171 kilometers (11,291 miles / 9,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Lanzhou, it's 12:30 in Montevideo. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,283 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Lanzhou (LHW) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.